"Will you get out of that blanket, Hiro?"

"No. I like the blanket. It's warm."

"You're sweating."

"It's warm."

Gogo sighed at Hiro's stubbornness, but smiled all the same. At least the kid was okay enough to argue again, even if it was a little annoying. But Gogo would rather have an enjoyable annoying moment with Hiro -which is the best kind of moment actually-than no moment at all.

"Are you sure you're okay?" The woman asked again for the fifth time ever since she entered the room -which was like fifteen minutes ago if Hiro may add. He could only give her a tired smile.

As soon as Gogo entered, Hiro saw the mixed emotions through her face, mostly worry and fear. As soon as he smiled at her, and waved through the thick blanket around him, he was surprised to find himself in an embrace a few seconds after. She kept apologizing to him and he didn't know why. She thought it was her fault, but he said otherwise. He started talking about her, making sure to divert the topic away from him shutting down. He asked about the illegal racing she was doing and asked if she could tell stories. She happily obliged. Hiro even asked if she could take her bot fighting once in a while, but like Tadashi, she said no- much to Hiro's disappointment. When silence overcame them, he thanked her for the blanket and it lead to their present conversation.

"I'm fine, Gogo. You should be too." He answered back, reluctantly trying to reach out for her hand. He wasn't used to comforting people so he really didn't know what to do.

Gogo didn't hesitate to hold his hand, not at all. "I'll be fine now, Hiro." She assured and smiled. To be honest, it's the first time Hiro ever saw her smile. It was a great sight.

"Gogo? Hiro? Are you okay?" Someone asked from behind the door, and by the sounds of it, it was Honey, and she sounded as worried as Gogo when she first entered.

"Stop hogging me," said the young ravenette to the female with a smug grin, "I have more people to comfort."

She chuckled, finally sounding better than before, and ruffled Hiro's hair under that blanket. "We'll have dinner here, okay? All of us."

Hiro nodded with a smile.

It was Honey's turn. He did the same thing; smile and wave. And like Gogo, she ran over and hugged him, but Honey cried and sobbed, finally releasing the tears she has been holding back. Hiro felt extremely guilty to have such a nice woman cry because of him. So he hugged back and patted her on the back until she calmed down.

"We were all worried, Hiro." She said, finally separating, but was still sobbing.

"I'm sorry. I'm okay now, really. Look." Hiro assured her, even spreading his arms but still not removing the blanket. "I'm moving."

Honey frowned at the word 'moving,' Hiro realized his mistake went back to being tucked in his protective blanket. Like with Gogo, he would divert the topic.

"So, is Tadashi really as tall as you?" He asked, forcing a grin. Honey didn't budge though.

"Are you really okay, Hiro? Don't you want to talk about it?" She asked, making the young ravenette fill a chill climb his back.

He hated talking about it. The fact that there was nothing he could tell was terrifying enough. The last thing he saw was the switch, then black. Nothing. Just nothingness, not even his own thoughts. That's why he screamed when he woke up, he wanted to hear something. That's also why he cried, the emotions all came back to him and he just couldn't help himself.

No. He didn't like talking about it.

He felt a hand hold his through the blanket, and it was only then when he realized that he has been trembling and keeping his eyes shut, looking away from Honey and slowly sinking back to fear, but the female blonde's touch brought him back.

"It's okay. How about we talk about something else then?" She gave him a worried smile, and he could only nod back. "Remember our deal?"

Hiro's attention was completely captured, forgetting about the previous suggestion.

"You mean the one where you tell me about how you guys became a superhero gang but I have to tell you something in return?"

She nodded. "The team said yes."

Hiro had mixed emotions about it. He really wanted to know, but what would they ask to tell them in return? He hoped it wasn't about the shutting down thing, or about how he was experimented. He already told him everything there was to know about him except for those.

"Hiro. Hiro, look at me." Honey snapped him out again from a state of anxiety and panic, "You don't have to tell us something you don't want to share, okay? We'll get some good information out of you without having you go through a dark trip to memory lane. Say, we don't know what your favorite color is yet." She humored.

Hiro chuckled at her reply. He thought it was unfair for them, but he was thankful they understood. He doubted that they were going to use such a huge opportunity to ask about his favorite color, but he wasn't worried anymore.

"We'll talk about it whenever you want to talk about it." She stated, cheering up a little.

"Over dinner is good." He answered, smiling back warmly. He trusted them enough to talk about his past- or at least the lighter parts of it. Plus, he really wanted to know what the origin story of Big Hero 6 was too. He was finally comfortable with talking to them even after such an event.

"Good, now, about that height question?"

"Tadashi told me you guys were the same height."

The blonde woman could only snicker.

XxxxX

"It's true little man," Wasabi stated, sitting on the side of the bed and leaning back a little, "Despite Tadashi being a dan lower than me, he has beaten me many times."

Hiro puffed his cheeks. Not only was Tadashi five centimeters taller than Honey, he beat Wasabi in taekwondo as well! The young ravenette was honestly impressed, but he also believed that it was somehow unfair to be that blessed.

"I bet you just didn't try hard enough." Hiro objected, crossing his arms.

"I might have gone easy on him a few times," the big guy didn't even try to deny it, making the young ravenette grin widely.

"I knew it."

It was silence between them, but comfortable silence all the same. Hiro wiped the sweat off his forehead using the blanket, and returned to his position.

"Hey, bud, don't you want to come out of that sauna?" Wasabi asked.

Hiro only tilted his head, "Sauna?" He then remembered reading that word in a book and it's a room that makes people sweat or something, and he just realized the connection, "Oh! No thanks. I like it in here. It's warm."

"Isn't it a little too warm?" The big guy inquired, watching a sweat drop trickle down the ravenette's face.

Hiro wiped it off and answered, "It's warm," grinning back.

"Of course it is, buddy." Wasabi ruffled his hair and stood up, walking to the AC and turning it up.

"I'm fine, Wasabi, really." Hiro groaned and rolled his eyes.

"I know you are, Hiro." The big guy only hummed and sat back down.

Hiro really enjoyed talking to Wasabi. He didn't much to tell about himself other than being really neat, grade conscious, time conscious, and very fit, but he had a lot to tell about the team. He said that Gogo and Honey really get along despite their differences. Hiro found out that both females loved taking selfies and that both actually like shopping together and choosing out styles for each other. Wasabi also shared about Fred's unique palate. He a food's certain ingredients, cuisine and spices just by tasting a spoonful. Hiro found it hard to believe but then again they were in the blonde male's mansion. And finally Tadashi. Surprisingly, every time Wasabi said something about the older ravenette, Hiro didn't seemed surprise anymore- a nice guy, a great nephew, an awesome friend, a great inventor. It was like Hiro already knew Tadashi even with just living with him for roughly three days.

"Is it my turn?" Fred's head popped in the room.

Wasabi and Hiro turned to him smiling.

"Yep, your turn." The big guy hefted himself up and walked towards the door, "See you later, Hiro."

"Bye Wasabi."

Fred then ran to Hiro's bed and threw himself on it. He pointed his finger up and was about to say something, but he closed his mouth again and pondered if it was the right thing to say. The comic book reference he was about to make was sort of insensitive. He suddenly thought of a new one, but he shut his mouth again because it was an evil robot.

For the first time, Fred didn't have comic book references at all! It was unheard of.

Hiro chuckled at how hard he was trying. He thought it was nice.

In the end, the blonde male gave up and just placed a hand on his shoulder, giving a worried smile, "How are you doing, little dude?"

"Great," Hiro answered. "How was the flying, fire-breathing dinosaur I made you?"

And that question had Freddie talking non-stop. Just how Hiro wanted.

XxxxX

Fred somehow talked about the dinosaur and all the other weapons without bringing up the shutdown, or Yokai, which was impressive. He described Yokai as the bad guy, and Hiro knew very well who it was, but the way the male blonde talked about it was more heroic than tragic, more exciting than terrifying. He used a lot of comic and movie references he didn't know, but it was understandable all the same. Hiro never expected to learn so much about Marvel in a span of fifteen minutes.

"I'm so glad you're okay again, little dude," but in the end, no comic book reference could say what he really wanted to say. It made a smile appear on the young ravenette's face.

"Hey genius!" Gogo called from outside, making the two males inside the room chuckle. There was no doubt she was okay now if she could call people names again, "It's the big brother's turn."

"Gogo, I can wait longer-" they heard Tadashi whisper.

"Nu-uh, we all get fifteen minutes with Hiro, Fred doesn't get more. Also, I think he'll just fill the kid's brain with comic book stuff."

"Comic book references!" Fred shouted.

A wave of laughter echoed inside the room and out.

There was no doubt they were okay now.

"So I'll see you by dinner, little bud." Fred stood up and gave him a quick ruffle on the head, "Any special food requests?"

"Surprise me." Hiro just chuckled.

"That I'll do!"

Fred marched out. As he opened the door, everyone was waiting there, standing behind Tadashi. Hiro saw how the male blonde male gave him a quick pat on the shoulder and how everyone else practically pushed him inside and closed the door for him. The young ravenette couldn't help but snicker.

"They seem to be more eager than you are." Hiro commented. He saw how Tadashi puffed his lips at the door as he dusted off the invisible dirt.

"Oh, I'm actually very excited, Hiro." The older ravenette stated, recovering his composure. "Can't you see me shaking in glee?"

"Oh yeah, right, Tadashi," the younger answered while rolling his eyes, his smile never leaving him. Hiro shifted in a more comfortable position where he was leaning on his thigh, and both his hand and his head were on his knees.

"So..." Tadashi awkwardly approached him, but soon enough he found himself on the side of the bed, where the others sat as well, "I bet the others asked this already but, are you okay?"

And Hiro was answered it all the same way, but for Tadashi, "I'm offended, Tadashi. You dare ask that to someone with a fine build and face like mine?"

That removed the invisible tension between them, especially when the older ravenette laughed. "Yep, you're fine. You have that attitude again." He said.

"What attitude? I do not have an attitude," Hiro acted like he was offended but of course he was just playing along.

"Oh, yes you do." Tadashi answered, "The stubborn arrogant attitude with a mix of childishness."

His commentary earned him a joking kick from Hiro. He tensed up and groaned as his eyes shot close from the shocking pain. Hiro just had to kick him at the part where he was bruised the most.

This had the young ravenette disoriented and panicked, "O-Oh God, y-you're hurt? I-I'm s-sorry. I didn't know!" All his confidence just went down the drain and he started trembling again, moving away from the older ravenette as if he wasn't even worthy to touch him anymore.

"Woah, hey, buddy," Tadashi quickly recovered, not wanting to cause the kid more worries; "I'm fine. Just a scratch."

"Scratches don't make you flinch like that, Tadashi." Hiro almost roared at his own anger that was directed towards himself. He couldn't believe he got people hurt again just because they were associated with him. They were college students! They should be battling finals and project deadlines, not super deadly villains, but they were, because of him. All he was to them was trouble, danger, a magnet for disaster-

"Hey," Tadashi snapped him out of his thoughts when he grabbed him firmly yet carefully by his shoulders, and looked him in the eye, "I know what you're thinking," he said, "Stop it. You are not the one at fault here, okay, Hiro? Nothing would have stopped us from saving you."

"But Tadashi-"

"No buts," Hiro was cut off by the older ravenette's statement, "I don't care if you think you're not worthy of being saved and protected because, darn it Hiro, you're wrong. You are worthy. I think so. Gogo, Fred, Honey Lemon and Wasabi think so too. And we are going to show you. We are going to make sure that nothing bad happens to you anymore and if something does, we'll be there for you."

Hiro said this once before, and he was able to not believe in it, but now, he couldn't let go of the idea anymore. After a long time, there were people who cared again, who was willing to protect him.

"Why?" He asked, "Why do it for a stranger like me?" But Tadashi need not to answer to make him believe, but he still did, and his answer was more than enough to convince Hiro.

"Because you're not a stranger anymore. You're a part of our life now, a friend, a family. And that's what families do for each other."

Hiro could only stare at the ravenette in front of him with pure affection. Family, not that Hiro hasn't experienced a setting like that before. But the feeling was different. It felt so warm, so fluffy, so loving, so light, so- natural. He wondered if he wasn't an experiment, if he was with his real family right now, would he feel the same care? What if being an experiment led him to this situation right now? Oh, the young ravenette would like to think that at least one good thing came out from the horrible ordeal he called his life, and that was meeting Big Hero 6.

"Thank you, Tadashi." Hiro said, relaxing a little more and finally smiling.

The older ravenette couldn't help but smile back, inch closer and give him a hand on the shoulder. "No more of that 'blaming yourself' business, okay? One more, and I'll tell Gogo. After this incident, she turned into a mother hen, and one slight wave of sadness from you, she'll start squawking."

Hiro chuckled, "I'm going to tell her you called her a chicken."

"I said mother hen! That's different from a chicken!"

The young one only laughed louder as he wiped the sweat away from his forehead, something Tadashi obviously noticed.

"Another thing everyone noticed about you today, other than your fine build and face," Hiro laughed at him mimicking his earlier statement, "was that blanket, Hiro. You're practically melting in there."

"It's warm-" "It's warm, yeah right." Tadashi rolled his eyes, "Come on, out of there."

"No." Hiro bluntly said, and it surprised the older ravenette.

"Hiro, it's too hot in there. Come out," he said like a stern parent, or a sibling at that.

"I like it in here, I don't care if it's too hot," He finally admitted it was too hot, unlike the earlier conversations, but still decided to stay stubborn.

"You'll get sick." Tadashi warned.

"I don't care. I like it in here."

"Hiro."

"No, Tadashi."

"Hiro."

"You saying my name won't change a thing, you know."

Tadashi was so close to giving up, but just the thought of this kid soaking wet in sweat underneath the blanket was worrying enough.

"What is it with you and warmth?" He couldn't help but sigh out as he shook his head.

"It makes me feel alive."

Hiro's answer caught the older ravenette of guard. His head snapped towards the young one and he looked at him with such a sad expression. Why hadn't he thought of that? It must have been cold wherever Hiro was before waking up. It was only natural to crave heat.

But there was a better way to do it, and it wouldn't get him sick at all.

"Get out of there," Tadashi finally said, "There's a better way to feel warm, you know."

Hiro only raised an eyebrow.

XxxxX

So Hiro listened to Tadashi, and now he was walking in the cold halls of Fred's mansion with the man who has yet to tell him what was warmer than that thick blanket.

"I'm freezing, Tadashi," he said with a low growl, because he was starting to think that the older ravenette only said that to get him out.

"We're almost there, nerd."

"Oh, you're calling me a nerd. Very original." Hiro rolled his eyes as he hugged himself.

"Oh just stop complaining. We're already here." Tadashi opened a big door that revealed a long table covered in a very fancy white sheet. On top of it were food dishes Hiro has yet to see in his lifetime. Seated beside those were his friends who chatted normally, who chatted like they were okay again, and they were. Hiro's eyes sparkled at the sight and he couldn't believe he would be a part of it.

"You're drooling," Tadashi teased.

The young ravenette quickly wiped away the saliva falling from his mouth and tried to get back his composure, "I'm still freezing, you know." He pointed out.

The older ravenette suddenly whistled and called the attention of all his friends, "Hey guys, Hiro said he wanted a group hug!"

"Wait, what?! No, I did-"

"He said he was just too shy to ask!"

"Tadashi!" Hiro gritted his teeth as he pulled the older's sleeve, just to get him to stop talking, of course he didn't.

"The most natural way to feel warm is to feel body heat, you know?" He said with a victorious grin, something Hiro did not appreciate at all.

"I will-" he didn't get to finish his threat, because he was surprised to find himself in Honey's embrace.

"Awww," she cooed, "You should have said earlier, Hiro."

"But I'm-"

Gogo was the next one to join in, "Is this why you were wrapping yourself up in that blanket?"

"No! I-I mean, yes? Wait, I-"

"It's okay, little dude," Wasabi wrapped his big arms around the three of them, "We'd be willing to give you a hug anytime, as long as all of you are clean, you know."

"That's right!" Lastly, Fred joined in too, "Hugs might give us more power too, you know. Like boost in morale and confidence and self-esteem."

"Guys, really, I'm-" Hiro caught himself giggling at their statements, "-okay. Thanks."

Tadashi was right, this was much warmer than being in a blanket, not to mention it felt way better and less sweatier. He looked over everyone's shoulder and saw the older ravnette smiling at him, happy that everything seemed to be unfolding like they wanted it to be. Hiro returned the smile.

"Are you okay now?" Asked Honey Lemon.

Hiro nodded.

"If so," said Fred, "Let's start the banquet."

Everybody walked over to the dining table. Honey Lemon and Gogo sat together on one side, Hiro, Tadashi, and Wasabi on the other, While Fred sat on the main chair.

"Okay dudes and dudettes" announced Fred, "Commence chowing down!"

And that everyone did. Everyone enjoyed their T-bone steak, cordon bleu, homemade pizza, and for dessert, they had 5 different flavors of ice cream and a variety of sprinkles.

"Woah, what are these?" Hiro asked as he held onto one piece of bear like candy.

"A gummy bear," said Tadashi.

"They taste awesome!" The young one exclaimed in glee as he scooped up a full bowl of it. An action Gogo and Tadashi got worried about.

"Isn't that a little too much?" Tadashi asked.

"Yeah, you might ruin your stomach," Gogo added.

"Oh let him be," said Honey Lemon, "It's his first time eating it."

"Yeah, it might be his long lost soul mate candy or something," agreed Freddie.

"Also, I think the little man will stop when he knows he can't eat anymore." Wasabi thought.

And well, he thought wrong.

Twenty minutes in dessert time, Hiro ate almost three bowls full of gummy bears and he is currently slumped over the table with an upset stomach. "It was totally worth it," he said in between his groans.

"You're not eating gummy bears anytime soon," Gogo said sternly.

"I think it's time to get you home." Tadashi said, standing up, "Thanks for the food, Fred."

"Woah, dudes. I think you should stay for the night. The last time you didn't-" the male blonde didn't have to finish for Tadashi to understand, "I don't mind you know. We have plenty of rooms here."

"Thanks, Fred," the older ravenette gave him a grateful smile, before turning to Hiro and heaving him up into his arms, "It's time to get you in bed."

"But wait," Hiro stopped him, "What about the deal?"

"Oh Hiro," said Honey Lemon, "We can talk about that tomorrow. Maybe during lunch?"

"B-but that's not fair for you guys-"

"We don't mind," assured Wasabi, "You need to rest little buddy. We all still have to go to the University tomorrow."

And with that, Tadashi left with Hiro, towards the room where they all came from.

"The bathroom is over there," the older ravenette pointed at a door near the closet, "just in case you feel like puking."

"Are you kidding me? I am not vomiting the delicious taste of those gummy bears." Hiro retorted as he flopped down the bed, which only earned an amused grin and an eye roll from Tadashi.

"Gogo's room is in front of yours, Honey's is next to hers, Wasabi's is in front of hers, and mine is just next door. If you need anything, don't hesitate to come to us. I'll be leaving now," Tadashi turned around and started walking towards the door.

"W-wait, Tadashi!" But Hiro grabbed him by the hand, causing the older ravenette to turn towards him, shocked.

"I-It's u-uhm... cold here." He said, embarrassed. "A-and well, after the group hug a while ago- I..."

Tadashi gave him a tired smile, but he approached the bed nonetheless.

XxxxX

"Honestly," Gogo said with a smile on her face. Honey Lemon was giggling behind her while Wasabi grinned at the sight as well, "Even after given separate rooms."

They wanted to check on Hiro, but they didn't expect to be greeted by the two ravenettes cuddling comfortably in one bed like brothers.

"I bet you guys ten bucks that eventually Aunt Cass will adopt Hiro and these two are going to be legal brothers once everything is in the clear," the female ravenette smirked smugly yet confidently.

"I'm not betting against that 'cause I want that to happen," said Wasabi.

"I hope it happens soon though," Honey Lemon sighed.

The remaining college students went to their respective rooms and finally got into bed.

The night was finally in peaceful silence.

XxxxX

A/N: LOOOOOONG CHAPTER. I have never, in my entire life, written a 4000+ word chapter. Usually filler chapters are just short, but no, I just threw all the fluff ideas I have in here. I feel somehow proud at this.

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